The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1927

“Alright, nice!” Alyssa chuckled heartily, suddenly feeling a surge of appetite wash over her.

After scarfing down her breakfast, Ivy glanced at the clock, realizing it was nearly time to head out. “Grandma, Grandpa, I’m going to meet up with my sister today; she’s got a friend she wants me to meet, so I’ll be stepping out for a bit.” Alyssa’s maternal instincts kicked in, “Do you need Grandma to arrange someone to go along with you, sweetheart?” Shaking her head with a smile, Ivy reassured her, “No need, Grandma. I can handle it.”

Not insist on her suggestion, Alyssa made sure a car was arranged and, after a few words of advice, let Ivy go on her way.

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Settling into the car, Ivy felt a tangle of emotions. It had been a while since she had last encountered her family, and she couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to see them again.

Upon arriving at the designated spot, Ivy stepped out of the car but didn’t see anyone from her family in front of the country club.

She dialed up her mom, “Mom, I’m here. Where are you at?”

little while to get there! You go on in; we’re almost there,” Tessa’s voice sounded

like this before. I’ll just wait for you.

rude to stand them up. Please, just go in first. We’ll be

a deep breath to steady her nerves, Ivy

hanging up, Ivy faced the grand entrance of

to her, and it set

walk in. This was the last time, and after

the private room number Tessa had sent her, knocked,

man Tessa mentioned who had a beef with Clara. The same man

Ivy,” she said cautiously as she stood

smile widened as he stood and approached Ivy, eyeing her appreciatively. “So, you’re Clara’s

down to

outfit for the day, wondered where on earth he